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Biological Sciences |Biological Chemisty| Neuroscience | Biology Minor | Environmental Studies

Major Requirements

Biological Sciences
(eight courses in Biology, six of which must be taken at Wellesley;
including one 300-level laboratory course; two courses in Chemistry)

Introductory Biology

111 and 110

Intermediate Level Biology

Four courses, with at least one from each of the following three groups:

Group I:   Cellular Biology 206, 216, 219, 220, 222
Group II:   Systems Biology 203, 207, 213, 208
Group III:   Community Biology 201, 202, 209, 210

can not include Independent Research ( 250, 250H)

Upper Level Biology

At least two units at the 300 level
Cannot include independent research (350, 360/370)
One 300 level course must include a laboratory

Chemistry

Two courses required: Chem 105 or higher

Recommended Courses:

Four courses in chemistry, including 1 semester in organic chemistry
Those applying to graduate school may need to include physical chemistry or biochemistry
Two courses in physics
Two courses in math: statistics, calculus

Independent Research is highly recommended

   
Biological Chemistry


Created By: Mimi Lai, '06, Kristen Roth, '06
Maintained By: Marcy Thomas
Created: June 23, 2004
Last Modified:August 25, 2007
Expires: August 6, 2005